Ellison Thompson
Development and Operations Coordinator
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Ellison is a lifelong Marylander who wants to begin his career doing meaningful work that strikes at his core values. He believes that we have a duty to respect and care for American democracy, and he knows that Issue One embodies that same goal.
Ellison holds a bachelor’s degree in English Language and Literature from the University of Maryland. He currently resides in Kent Island, Maryland. Whenever he has a spare moment, Ellison loves to photograph the trails, state parks, and waterways within Maryland.